🔥 Interactive Skin Layers & Burn Degrees

Educational Tool for Understanding Burn Depth and Classification

Skin Anatomy

👆 Click on any skin layer to learn about its structure and which burn degrees affect it

EPIDERMIS

Outermost protective layer Click to explore →

PAPILLARY
DERMIS

Capillary vessels & nerve fibers Click to explore →

RETICULAR
DERMIS

Blood vessels, nerves & hair follicles Click to explore →

HYPODERMIS

Subcutaneous tissue & fat Click to explore →

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Select a skin layer to view detailed information

Learn about burn degrees, characteristics, and treatment options

Burn Degree	Layers Affected	Appearance	Pain Level	Healing Time
1st Degree	Epidermis only	Red, blanchable, intact skin	Painful	3-7 days
2nd Degree (Partial)	Epidermis + Papillary dermis	Blistering, moist, red	Very painful	1-3 weeks
2nd Degree (Deep)	Epidermis + Reticular dermis	Pale, dry, open areas	Painful	3-8 weeks
3rd Degree	All layers + subcutaneous tissue	White/black/charred, leathery	Painless (nerve damage)	Requires surgery